Abortion in the United States
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Tulsi Gabbard supports late-term abortion ban
Gabbard’s statement appears to signal a break with her own legislative record, and the consensus of the Democratic presidential field. Read more
‘Disgraceful injustice’: Thousands protest law to force abortion on N Ireland
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Belfast on Saturday to protest against the impending legalization of... Read more
In response to restrictions, Planned Parenthood expands telemedicine program
After several months of new pro-life legislation aimed at restricting abortion or defunding Planned Parenthood, the organization’s national branch has... Read more
'Despicable,' 'repugnant,' 'extremist': Pro-life activists respond to Bernie Sanders on abortion
Pro-life leaders have denounced Sen. Bernie Sanders statement that he would repeal the Mexico City policy and promote abortion in... Read more
Medical groups support North Carolina's 20-week abortion limit
Four non-profit medical groups have filed a brief with a federal appeals court in support of a 20-week abortion limit... Read more
Judge dismisses wrongful death suit filed on behalf of aborted baby
A judge in Alabama has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the father of a six-week old aborted baby. Read more
Analysis: What is next for pro-life legislation?
A Missouri decision this week calls into question whether any legislation is possible on abortion in the first two trimesters... Read more
Federal court upholds block on Indiana 'parental notification' abortion law
A federal appeals court today upheld an injunction that blocks an Indiana law designed to require parental notification for minors... Read more
HHS says university hospital forced nurses to assist in abortions
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that several nurses at the University of Vermont Medical Center report being forced to help... Read more
Musicians sign Planned Parenthood protest of pro-life laws
Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, called the signers “wildly out of touch” with the views of most Americans. Read more
Judge temporarily blocks Missouri's eight-week abortion ban
A federal judge has blocked a Missouri law banning abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy from taking effect while a... Read more
Abortion groups in South Africa can't find doctors willing to perform abortions
Despite efforts by abortion advocates to expand the number of abortion clinics in South Africa, doctors in the country are... Read more
HHS conscience rule essential for freedom say Catholic healthcare groups
Legal briefs filed Aug. 21 on behalf of four non-profit organizations, including the National Catholic Bioethics Center and the Catholic... Read more
New South Wales parliament delays final abortion bill vote
A final vote on a bill to decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed... Read more
Kentucky again denies abortion clinic's license
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s administration has reportedly denied a Planned Parenthood clinic in downtown Louisville its license to perform abortions,... Read more
Bishops call for support for HHS rule change
August 13 is the last day on which the Department of Health and Human Services will receive feedback on the... Read more
Federal judge extends injunction against Arkansas abortion laws
A federal judge has extended a temporary injunction against three new abortion clinic regulations in Arkansas. Read more
New Zealand bill seeks to allow elective abortions before 20 weeks
The government of New Zealand proposed a bill this week that would lift a law stipulating that abortions before 20... Read more
Pro-life leaders with an impact win Catholic honors
Three Catholic pro-life leaders have won recognition for their diverse work, including outreach to pregnant and parenting women and public... Read more
Maine's pro-life movement 're-vitalized' to oppose abortion, assisted suicide laws
A pair of petition campaigns for a people’s veto referendum vote have kicked off in Maine with the support of... Read more
